JobsPlus Permit Number: 578/2026
Purpose of Position
The Executive (Education and Development) will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Education and Development strategic framework as part of the delivery of Arts Council Malta (ACM)’s Strategy 2030. The Executive will work closely with the Strategy Team to provide strategic direction for creative learning, arts education, youth engagement in the arts, capacity building, professionalisation and skills development for the cultural and creative sectors.
The Executive will also be expected to coordinate and provide support on a range of national strategic public investment programmes and initiatives that target arts education, training, formal and informal education institutions, professional development, and collaborations between the artistic and education sectors. The capacity building should be targeted on both operational, commercial, and legal aspects and other training needs identified across the sector, as well as on specific needs of the sector relating to cultural production and consumption. The capacity building shall also include the facilitation of cross-sectoral cooperation in accordance with evidence-based and policy-driven priorities of the creative and cultural sectors.
The person appointed will work closely with Public Cultural Organisations (PCOs), the Ministry for Education, private and voluntary cultural organisations, schools and education institutions, educators, artists and creative practitioners and other key stakeholders as required.
The ideal candidate will have a successful track record in managing projects and good insight of arts education, creative learning, youth engagement and career development in the arts. Knowledge, experience and interest in the cultural and creative sectors is essential especially in relation to education and development.
Main Responsibilities
Executive (Education & Development)
- To develop and implement the ACM’s strategic framework for Education and Development while facilitating initiatives and programmes of cross-sectoral collaboration and partnership between ACM, education institutions, public and private entities with an education portfolio as well as specialist entities from other fields such as science, technology, media, business and commerce, hospitality, social policy and innovation;
- To establish links with education and training institutions/academies; establish links between industry and educational institutions with the aim of establishing or strengthening existing collaboration effects between industry and academia, and ensure the professional and vocational training by such institutions is responsive to the changing needs of the labour market;
- To support and advocate for networking between educators, young artists and creative practitioners within formal and informal education settings through projects and initiatives that address the needs of the cultural and creative sectors;
- To research and design initiatives in collaboration with the relevant entities, towards the investment in pedagogical training for educators and creative practitioners working in education and communities to promote professionalisation and deeper understanding of arts education, including creative learning;
- To liaise with PCOs to strengthen their education, training and youth participation platforms so as to provide high quality education and outreach programmes;
- To develop and deliver initiatives aimed at increasing the numbers and deepening the engagement of young audiences through specific programmes with cultural organisations;
- To support the establishment of networks of creative practitioners and educators with deep awareness of pedagogical practices related to arts education and arts in education
- To champion and facilitate the development of accreditation mechanisms for arts education organisations, with the aim of further professionalising the sector;
- To provide support and expert advice on initiatives and measures aimed towards training and building capacity for career development in the cultural and creative sectors;
- To work closely with Funding Team in the management of funding programmes aimed towards training, professional development, apprenticeship schemes, arts education and school-based creative projects and related programmes;
- To support and manage training initiatives to cultural leaders and employees in the cultural and creative sectors including but not limited to public employees working in the sector;
- To initiate collaborative projects aimed at increasing operating spaces for the sectors, and together with the relevant entities identify possible spaces and operating models;
- To support and develop training initiatives aimed at improving the status of the artist including advocacy work with the relevant entities addressing legal, professional and operational needs of the creative professionals;
- To coordinate with other Strategy Executives on matters relating to education and development;
- To establish formal and informal links with international and European networks and institutions focusing on education, training, capacity building, formation, and professionalisation of the sector, and to consider and, where appropriate, develop national standards based on international benchmarks for the professional recognition of cultural and creative workers and professionals;
- To coordinate and monitor existing and potential formal agreements with other institutions falling under this remit, with the aim of facilitating access to arts and creativity as well as skills development;
- Other duties as assigned.
Consultation
Co-ordinating with:
- The management of ACM, PCOs, Ministry for Education, and other stakeholders within government whose policies and operations are directly or indirectly linked to the performance of the sector;
- The Key stakeholders and sectoral representatives (Organisations and professional associations) of the CCS, both nationally and internationally;
- The key educational institutions responsible for the training of students and future professionals in the sector, including but not limited to the University of Malta, MCAST, the Ministry of Education, and specialised schools providing training in the arts, heritage, and audiovisuals;
- Educational institutions providing formal and non-formal education including arts education institutions;
- Individuals, non- governmental organisations, and networks of service providers contributing towards education and training in the CCS;
- The relevant research institutions that gather data and information on the professional capacity of the sector;
- International and European networks and institutions focusing on education, training, capacity building, formation, and professionalism of the sector.
Supervision Received
General supervision from the Director (Strategy), assisted by the Head (Strategy).
Self-improvement
- Undertaking appropriate leadership and management training within the context of a continuous professional development programme agreed with the Director (Strategy);
- Acting to be well informed on:
- Cultural, social, and economic development issues especially the ones specifically related to the cultural sector and the CCS, with a focus on education and training;
- Emerging trends in education, training, formation, capacity building, and overall professional development of the sector within international sphere, including aspects relating to creative learning, pedagogical approaches, legislation, standards, rights, qualifications frameworks, and related matters;
- New developments in the operations of the PCOs and CCS in Malta within the framework of their continuous professional formation and training needs.
This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect a range of duties the Executive (Education & Development) will perform. This may be reviewed regularly and may be changed.
Eligibility Requirements
By the closing time and date of this call for applications, applicants must be:
- citizens of Malta; or
- citizens of other Member States of the European Union who are entitled to equal treatment to Maltese citizens in matters of employment by virtue of EU legislation and treaty provisions dealing with the free movement of workers; or
- citizens of any other country who are entitled to equal treatment to Maltese citizens in matters related to employment by virtue of the application to that country of EU legislation and treaty provisions dealing with the free movement of workers; or
- any other persons who are entitled to equal treatment to Maltese citizens in matters related to employment in terms of the law or the above-mentioned EU legislation and treaty provisions, on account of their family relationship with persons mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c); or
- third country nationals who have been granted long-term resident status in Malta under regulation 4 of the ‘Status of Long-Term Residents (Third Country Nationals) Regulations, 2006’ or who have been granted a residence permit under regulation 18(3) thereof, together with family members of such third country nationals who have been granted a residence permit under the ‘Family Reunification Regulations, 2007’; or
- in possession of a residence document issued in terms of the “Residence Status of United Kingdom Nationals and their Family Members in Malta in accordance with the Agreement on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community Regulations”.
The advice of the Citizenship Unit within Community Malta Agency and the Expatriates Unit within Identita` should be sought as necessary in the interpretation of the above provisions.
The appointment of candidates referred to at (b), (c), (d) and (e) above would necessitate the issue of an employment licence in so far as this is required by the Immigration Act and subsidiary legislation. Jobsplus should be consulted as necessary on this issue.
AND
able to communicate in both the Maltese and English language in order to sufficiently and adequately carry out the duties applied for.
AND
Must be in possession of:
- A recognised Master’s qualification at MQF Level 7 (subject to a minimum of 90 ECTS/ECVET credits, or equivalent, with regard to programmes commencing as from October 2008) in Arts Education, Teaching and Learning (Artistic discipline), Social Practice Arts, Arts and/or Cultural Management, Creative Industries and/or Entrepreneurship plus one (1) year relevant experience;
OR
- A recognised Bachelor’s qualification at MQF Level 6 (subject to a minimum of 180 ECTS/ECVET credits, or equivalent, with regard to programmes commencing as from October 2003) in Arts Education, Teaching and Learning (Artistic discipline), Social Practice Arts, Arts and/or Cultural Management, Creative Industries and/or Entrepreneurship plus three (3) years relevant experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Extensive knowledge and interest in Malta’s cultural and creative sectors;
- Proven experience in the arts education sector is essential and leadership experience in this regard is desirable;
- Passionate and visionary in building stronger educational capacities for the cultural and creative sectors;
- Previous experience in arts education and/or arts in education contexts;
- An understanding of international, European, and national policy and legislation relating to the cultural and creative sectors, with a focus on education, training, and professional development;
- Ability to draft correspondence, research proposals, reports, speech notes, discussion documents and position papers;
- Demonstrated strong ability to interpret business indicators to identify trends;
- Strategy-oriented thinking skills and excellent analytic skills;
- Good knowledge of monitoring, research, and statistical methods;
- Sound understanding of procurement practices within governmental entities;
- An understanding of sustainable development especially in the areas of culture, social policy, communities, and education;
- Demonstrated general ability in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and other computer applications.
Technical and Communication Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and preferably Maltese, together with strong interpersonal skills;
- Enthusiasm and motivation;
- Diplomacy and assertiveness in dealing with people;
- Well-developed judgement and the ability to make decisions;
- Ability to foster and cultivate effective working relationships with the entities falling within the portfolio of the ACM;
- Capable of working independently with an attention to detail.
Operational:
- Report to the Director (Strategy) at Arts Council Malta, with support from the Head of Strategy as required;
- The selected candidate may be required to work flexible hours according to operational exigencies, including occasional evenings and weekends;
- The role may require local and international travel in connection with meetings, conferences, training programmes, networking activities and other official duties.
Contract and Salary information
The selected candidate will enter into a full-time employment contract on an indefinite basis. The salary paid will be of a basic salary of €35,877 in 2026 (maximum Grade 5 of the Art Council Malta’s Grading and Salary Structure), a Performance Bonus of up to 15% per annum, a Disturbance Allowance of up to 15% per annum, an Entity Class Allowance of €1,500 per annum, and a Training Allowance of €700 per annum.
Applications
Interested applicants are required to send a motivation letter together with a CV and copies of certificates to [email protected]
Applicant holding foreign qualifications are required to produce a recognition statement by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) within the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), which is to be obtained by submitting an online application for the recognition of qualifications at https://services.mfhea.mt/CertificationApplication.aspx. Such statement should be attached to the application and the original presented at the interview.
Closing date for applications is 7th August 2026 at noon.
Eligible applicants will be asked to sit for a selection interview.